Paddock Eliminated In Olympic 200 Meter Semi Final
Canada’s Percy Williams wins the 200 meter semi final as American star Paddock is eliminated. Williams already took the 100 meters title on Monday, beating U S sprinters Bob MacAlister and Frank Wykoff. Britain’s Rangeley and Germany’s Schuller also advance in the first section.
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Olympics in a Nutshell Sports recap of trials and finalists
Summary of Olympic events including 200 meter dash semis finals 110 meter hurdles pole vault steeplechase trials 1500 meter run 800 meters women. Highlights include Douglas Lowe of Great Britain winning the 800 meters, Ed Hamm setting a Olympic mark in the broad jump, Elizabeth Robinson winning the 160 meter title in world record time, Lillian Copeland second in discus, and G C Weight from South Africa setting a world record in the 110 meter hurdles. Additional notes cover Keersiz equaling a world record in one heat and other track and field results as well as wrestling fencing and team standings.
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Newark Athletic Club 200 Meters Semi Final Recap
The Newark Athletic Club runners were eliminated in the second semi final of the 200 meters. Keering of Germany led the heat with Jackson Bechels of the New York Athletic Club second and Fitzpatrick of Canada third. Bechels and Fitzpatrick were close. most thought Cumming had qualified, but Fitzpatrick edged ahead. Gill of Great Britain and Kugelberg of Sweden also ran. Kornig clocked 21.2 seconds. Paddock placed fourth in his heat as Gomes Gana of Mexico finished fifth and South Africa sixth. Paddock faded in the stretch and could not catch the leaders as they pulled away by four yards. Williams won easily in another qualifying heat with Mies Dee Borckman of the Athletic Club, Louis, on the pace early.
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Olympic Track Stars Impress In European Meets
The Olympic team in Europe shows strong form with Miew Rosenfeld of Canada and many Americans delivering notable performances. Fraulein Radke of Germany wins a heat. Atkinson of South Africa defeats U S runners in the 116 meter hurdles. Nurmi falters in the steeplechase but recovers to win as Finns fill top spots.
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In Boston Ernie Scheff outpointed Harold Mays while Bill Hartwell stopped Lee Anderson in New Hampshire. Maxie Rosenbloom defeated Ted Kid Lewis in New York by disqualification. Johnny Sherrod and Billy Showers drew in Fort Worth.
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Big Tri-State Open Tennis Tourney Draws 55 Players
Fifty five players from Amarillo and nearby cities register for the first annual Tri-State Open Tennis Tournament. Play starts Friday at Elwood Park courts and runs through Sunday with prizes on display in City Drug store windows. Deadline for registration is 4 PM tonight. entry fee one dollar, junior singles entrants pay ten cents.
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Bears hold third in Texas League after 5–0 win
San Antonio moved to third place in the Texas League after a 5 to 0 victory over Dallas. Lefty Stein pitched superbly allowing one hit while Blankenship singled in the fourth. Frank Barnes’ steady hurling backed Houston to a 7 to 4 win over Fort Worth. Caldwell of Waco defeated Owens of Shreveport as the Cubs also won.
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Heavyweights Lacking a King as Tunney Retires
Gene Tunney abdicates the heavyweight throne and retires. Tex Rickard will run a nationwide elimination tournament to crown his successor with a 26 member committee handling a perpetual trophy. Jack Dempsey looms as a potential challenger as he finishes a Belasco theater contract. Rickard targets September start with at least 20 entrants and eight to ten round bouts leading to a final title bout.
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Waco Cubs Extend Seventh Straight Win In Second Division
The Waco Cubs captured their seventh consecutive victory to stay atop the second division standings. Wichita Falls Spudders beat Beaumont 5 to 3, highlighted by strong batting from the Dixie champions.
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